Comments on: Being Healthy!

By: Wine & Butter › Saturday Stuff

Wine & Butter › Saturday Stuff — Sat, 05 May 2012 16:35:19 +0000

[...] strongly with the Christian aspects of the piece, it actually in many ways corresponds with one of my very first blog posts.. and also my recent post for the WEGO health challenge. Eating healthily is SO important … [...]

By: Wine & Butter › How I Became a Wine Loving Nutritionist

Wine & Butter › How I Became a Wine Loving Nutritionist — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 21:14:24 +0000

[...] how else could I write about why Wine and Butter is a good name for a health blog, and what the single most important factor in staying healthy really [...]

By: Wine & Butter › The ‘I Like Cheeseburgers’ Dietary Antidote

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:31:06 +0000

[...] As I’ve said before, I don’t think there is one key to health, and I basically believe whatever diet gives you the most energy is going to be the best for you. However, not only are vegetables super energising – and essential for your immune system! – they also offer protection against many of the toxins we are exposed to day in and day out. I definitely believe that eating a plant based diet is essential for most anyone living in a modern western country. In any case, I would much rather sit back and hope for great health with a large salad and the occasional cheeseburger than go round in circles with plates full of steak, brown rice or protein shake. [...]

By: Lou

Lou — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 06:47:44 +0000

When I was a teenager, I thought a blueberry chocolate muffin was healthy -beacuse it had fruit in it, and muffins were “healthy” weren’t they? Ha.

I think humans over-feed. We don’t eat only for fuel, we eat for pleasure too (hence we tend to over indulge – we eat more than we NEED). Other animals have to hunt to find enough to stay alive – humans have worked out how to farm food, and so we have a plethora available.

Anyway, I think a general kinda nutrition rule is to eat a mainly plant based diet – a little meat is fine if you enjoy it+ it makes you feel good. Basically eat REAL food (or as close to the original source as possible).

Eat until you are satisfied, but not ridiculously full (oh how I try to do this and FAIL).

I really think that diet is so individual though – every BODY is so different, so of course having a general “rule” isn’t going to suit every body… trial and error – figure out what suits you and your body + what makes you energised and happy.

I feel best when I don’t meat – it makes me feel heavy and sluggish. Lots of fish, tofu, legumes, veges, fruit, nuts, seeds = happy vibrant Lou. Gentle daily exercise (yoga and walking) and a bit of meditation now and then, and I’m rocking- that’s what I’ve figured out so far.

Oh and alcoholic beverages for medicinal purposes and good mental health xxx

By: Sally Anne @ PaleoRunnerGirl

Sally Anne @ PaleoRunnerGirl — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:44:57 +0000

First of all, that picture of you is so stinking cute!!!

I think there are some universal rules–all of which you mention in your post: Fruits and veggies = good. Grass-fed, local, free-range meat/poultry = good. Lots of water = good. Not smoking = good. I am also really concerned with cutting out soy products because they mess with hormone levels. However, I think the rest really depends on the individual. Paleo eating works SO well for me, but for others it may not be a good fit!

By: Jackie

Jackie — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 21:30:54 +0000

Hi Emmy, Thanks for stopping by my website. I so agree with you. During my college years, I was carefree and now I’m getting older, I tend to be more cautious and have a healthier lifestyle. Haha! Congrats on starting your own blog

By: Casey @ Pocket Full of Sunshine

Casey @ Pocket Full of Sunshine — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 20:29:16 +0000

I totally agree with you on that college thing! I really wasn’t healthy in college at all–I just ate what tasted good after drinking beer all night and while frantically studying. Now I have a much better idea—I have to give some of the credit to food blogs!